Where Are You Going?

WOW! What an amazing 2009 it has been already! So much going on, so much hope and so many changes. I hope you took a minute or two to write down some goals for your personal life and you business. I recently put pen to paper and mapped out my 2009 and I'm ecstatic with all that is coming up in the next few weeks and month. And yes, I know.. it IS the end of January. So What! Write down some goals for the year and you will still be way ahead of 80% of the population.

A couple of suggestions when creating a Goal Map: First, set a date for each of your goals. "A goal without a deadline is just a dream." Second, chunk your goals into smaller pieces. Set your target for the year and then divide by 4 for your quarterly and 12 for your monthly targets. Third, write down what will need to happen to meet these targets. Will you need to hire some help? Will you need to trim some excesses? Will you need some partners to participate? What will need to change? Fourth, share your goals with a trusted adviser. This is key as an adviser can point out some shortcuts, some things to be aware of, and some ideas you may not have thought of. Plus, the accountability is priceless.

By putting this Goal Map down on paper and telling someone, you set in motion the gears for achieving your desires. You have a map for success and a direction to focus on.

So get your goals down on paper right now and give them some specific dates. You will be very glad you did - trust me.


Perry Lawrence
Mr Video

 

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Evolution of Dance 2

Mr Video Says: Judson Laipply's Evolution of Dance is the most watched video of all time. His latest version has over 3 million views already this month. While the first video made him a celebrity, it brought in no money. This time around Judson has secured sponsors.

I'll be taking one lucky videographer with me to Yanik Silver's Underground Marketing Seminar February 20-22. If you can get to D.C. and cover your expenses, I'll cover the cost of the event ($3000). I'll put you to work, get you in to see some amazing presentations and introduce you around to some of the stars of the internet marketing scene. You must be over 18 to participate. To enter, post a video on YouTube on 'how video has made an impact on your business/life' and send me the link at webmaster@askmrvideo.com. Please put askmrvideo and UG5 in the keywords.

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Baja Baby!

By the time you read this, I'll be traveling to Baja with Yanik Silver's Maverick Business Adventures group to film all the fun, biz sessions and adventure. I love travel and video and these trips scratch that itch! One thing I enjoy doing is figuring out the right gear for the job. It's a pain to over pack and also a pain if you leave something behind! This trip has some specific challenges. For starters, we will be in extreme conditions, high desert and brutally punishing roads. There is also a weight limit since we are taking helicopters from San Diego into Mexico. So here is what gear I'm taking down to Baja.

Sony FX1 HDV - Rock solid performer. I LOVE the HDV format
Sony HC7 - second camera
V.I.O. POV1 lipstick cam
Focus Enhancements FS-5 - A video disc recorder that I have been testing.
Tripod - TH-M20 - light and solid
Manfrotto Magic Arm - a very cool cam support system
Sennheiser wireless mic
Sennheiser shootgun mic
Lowell DP Light - with spare bulbs
MacBookPro - with external drives
Pelican Cases x 2

Sounds like a lot but this all fits into 2 Pelican cases - must haves in the desert sand! I'll also have my trusty Flip Mino HD. Follow along as I post in the AMV forum an also on Twitter. If you have any specific questions about the gear or the situations I'll be shooting in, post those to the forum too.

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ABOUT MR VIDEO

Perry has been in video production for over 20 years and has produced, shot, and/or edited videos for companies like Merck, Maxwell House, Nickelodeon, P&G, Ogilvy & Mather, IBM, and many others. Perry is also the "Go To" video expert for the top names in internet marketing such as Yanik Silver, Carrie Wilkerson, Barry Dunlop, Ryan Lee, Dean Hunt, and many others.

Perry has taken the steps used by professionals and distilled them down to an easy to use formula that guarantees better videos, each and every time.

As "Mr Video," Perry has quickly become the definitive resource for helping business owners and marketers strategically leverage the power of video.
 

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